Feasibility of Wide-Area Decontamination of Bacillus anthracis Spores Using a Germination-Lysis Approach

Abstract

This presentation covered background and problem, spore resistance to decontamination, current solutions, the Germination-Lysis approach, proof of concept, germination rate, relative costs, potential for scale-up, and challenges and possible solutions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 16, 2011
Accession Number
ADA570498

Entities

People

  • Chris G. Campbell
  • Staci Kane

Organizations

  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alanine
  • Butyl Rubber
  • Data Analysis
  • Decontamination
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Environment
  • Germination
  • Homeland Security
  • Materials
  • National Security
  • Resistance
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Security
  • Stainless Steel
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design